endangered

• Describe una especie o grupo que está en grave peligro de desaparecer o extinguirse.

Describes a species or group that is at serious risk of extinction.

1. At risk of extinctionB1formal

   Describes a species that is in danger of becoming extinct in the near future.

   En peligro de extinción

   • The giant panda is an endangered species.
   • Many organizations work to protect endangered animals.
   • The tiger is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

   Sinónimosthreatenedvanishingvulnerable

2. At risk of harm or lossB2formal

   In a situation where something is likely to be harmed, damaged, or lost.

   en peligro

   • The company's future is endangered by the financial crisis.
   • His health was endangered by the extreme weather conditions.
   • The project is endangered due to lack of funding.

   Sinónimosthreatenedvulnerable

   Antónimosprotectedsafesecure

• Verbo que significa poner a alguien o algo en riesgo o peligro, ya sea física, moral o abstractamente.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting someone or something at risk or in danger.

1. Put at riskB2formal

   To expose someone or something to danger, harm, or loss.

   Poner en peligro

   • Smoking can endanger your health.
   • The reckless driver endangered the lives of pedestrians.
   • Pollution endangers many species of wildlife.

   Sinónimosexposehazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten

   Antónimosguardprotectsafeguardshield